Senior Research Fellow, Chemical Eng — Energy Transition

Women's Engineering Society; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford invites applications for a full-time Senior Research Fellow in Chemical Engineering from January 2027. This permanent academic post is based at Begbroke Science Park and offers the opportunity to lead innovative research aligned with the energy transition and decarbonisation priorities.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a cognate field, demonstrate teaching ability for IChemE accredited courses,

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or cognate discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• Professional experience and IChemE membership desirable.
• Ability to teach IChemE accredited course at undergraduate and master's levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach the IChemE Accredited Chemical Engineering Course at Undergraduate and Master’s level.
• Lead a research group, set objectives and manage team.
• Conduct original research in decarbonisation, sustainability and energy storage.
• Contribute to development of syllabus and course delivery with sustainability focus.

Skills

Teaching & lecturing

Research leadership

Project supervision

Sustainability

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or cognate

Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering

IChemE membership desirable

Job description

The Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford invites applications for a full-time Senior Research Fellow in Chemical Engineering from January 2027. This permanent academic post is based at Begbroke Science Park and offers the opportunity to lead innovative research aligned with the energy transition and decarbonisation priorities.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a cognate field, demonstrate teaching ability for IChemE accredited courses,